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Time2021-05-20 | 08:30 - 12:30
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Venue:The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, Grand ball room, 3rd floor
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Fee:Members: 300 RMB |
Non Members: 600 RMB
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The modern workplace is continuously evolving, and HR leaders are at the forefront of this new world. Most recent challenges, and new HR trends, bring forth the opportunity to reshape the workplace and the role of HR leaders, who are now in a critical position to lead their organisations through these strategic changes which are, at their heart, talent driven.
Convening annually for seventeen years, the European Chamber’s HR Excellence Conference prepares HR leaders for what’s next, keeping a finger on the pulse of HR trends and examining how we can reimagine our traditional assumptions of work and the roles to lead in the new modern workplace. Book your seat for this year's edition of our HR Excellence Conference on 20th May at 8:30 am.
Agenda
8:00am-8:30am Registration and Networking
8:30am-8:40am Opening words by Rosanna Terminio, National Chair of the European Chamber's Human Resources Working Group
8:40am-9:10am Keynote Speech: David Ferreira, Deputy CEO, Ping An Health; General Manager for China, Discovery- Vitality Group
9:10am-10:00am Panel 1: HR now a Key Player in Business Strategy
Moderator: Rosanna Terminio, National Chair of the European Chamber's Human Resources Working Group
- Linda Qian, VP of People, APAC, Budweiser
- Pernille Ormholt Vang, Regional Head of HR, Maersk APAC Region
- Angela Zhou, Vice President, Head of Human Resources, Philips Greater China
- Rowan Bell, Group Senior HR Director, Wellington College China
10:00am-10:30am Coffee Break and Networking
10:30am-11:00am Xiaoyan (Christiana) Liang, Assistant Professor, XJTLU
11:00am-11:50am Panel 2: Think Employee Experience
Moderator: Jeanette Yu, Chair of the European Chamber's Human Resources Working Group
- Ilaria Massa, Human Resources Manager, Versalis Pacific/Eni Lubricants
- Cathy Wang, HR Director, Ferrari
- Ellen Wang, Head of HR, Würth (China) Holding
11:50pm-12:00pm Closing words by Rosanna Terminio, National Chair of the European Chamber's Human Resources Working Group
12:00pm-12:30pm Networking time
Views expressed by invited speakers do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are sponsorship opportunities for this conference. If you wish to be our sponsor, please contact Mr Daniel Bateman at dbateman@europeanchamber.com.cn for more details.
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Speakers
Ms. Rosanna Terminio
Ms. Rosanna Terminio
With an international background in Europe and South America, and over 15 years living in China, Rosanna Terminio is a consultant, contributor and lecturer specializing in innovation and strategy for the organization, as well as human resources strategist. She works since 2006 for AsecorpChina of which she became owner in 2011 together with a Chinese colleague. Through their offices in Shanghai and Jiaxing (Zhejiang), they support European manufacturing companies doing business in China. As an independent researcher, she published an academic paper titled: “The impact of RAAI (Robotic, Automation and Artificial Intelligence) from the employee perspective. A scoping review”, the paper was presented at: 3rd Catalan Congress of Economy and Business, Barcelona (Spain) in 2018. She also contributed to the book “The work we need. People for Industry 4.0”, published in Italy in October 2018. She is now working at her PhD research about technology driven change and employee’s identity at Catalunya Open University (UOC) and recently completed an exchange semester at Xi’An Jiaotog-Liverpool University, Taicang campus in the Department of Robotics. Rosanna is certified as an Executive Coach (ICC) and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator. She gives lectures about Doing Business in China and HR Management in different Management Schools and Universities in Europe and China and participates, with pro-bono consulting, to several CSR activities.
Mr. David Ferreira
Mr. David Ferreira
David Ferreira is the Deputy CEO of Ping An Health, the leading private health insurer in China, where he is responsible for all of the company’s group insurance business. Ping An Health is a joint venture between the Ping An Group and Discovery-Vitality. David also serves as the General Manager for Discovery-Vitality in China.
Previously, David had been the Senior Executive in the global health investments team of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investing and lending arm of the World Bank Group. Before that, he was the Managing Director for Innovative Finance & Private Sector Partnerships at Gavi, the global vaccine alliance originally launched by Bill Gates. David was a founding partner of Praxis Capital, a private equity business focused on the healthcare sector in immediately post-Apartheid democratic South Africa. He was a member of the Board of ADvTECH, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed education company, for 10 years.
David has an MSc degree from the London School of Economics, an MA from Oxford University (where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar), and BA and LLB degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Ms. Angela Zhou
Ms. Angela Zhou
Angela Zhou joined Philips in 2019 and was appointed as Vice President,
Head of Human Resources, Philips Greater China.
Prior to joining Philips, Angela has more than 20 years of experience on Human Resources management and held HR leadership roles at leading multinationals. Angela has been working for Henkel, a leading German Chemical Company for 12 years before she advanced her career in healthcare industry. She has more than 10 years’ experience in global leading healthcare companies, including Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson Medical China.
Angela is an experienced Human Resources executive with a proven track record in Leadership, talent development, change management, strategic workforce planning, organization transformation, employee engagement, enterprise culture, M&A etc.
Angela received Bachelor degree on Mechanical Engineering from Tong Ji University and holds a MBA degree from Fu Dan University in China.
Angela is a purpose-driven leader and very passionate on people and organization development. She is also a strong advocator of women in leadership.
Ms. Linda Qian
Ms. Linda Qian
Linda is an experienced HR professional with 16 years in consumer packaged goods companies and 8 years in pharmaceutical companies. She joined AB InBev APAC in March 2007. Having served in various senior HR positions as BU and COE respectively, Linda became HR lead in January 2011 currently overseeing the function in China, Korea, Japan, India, Vietnam and other expanding markets in APAC. As AB InBev successfully listed in the HK Stock Exchange (HKEX stock code: 1876.HK), she is now Chief People Officer of the company.
Graduated from De Montfort University in Leicester, UK in 2007 with a Degree of Master of Art in Human Resources, she is also a certified Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development of the UK.
With profound HR management background, Linda has extensive experience in driving HR transformation, application of edge-cutting HRM initiatives and implementation of enterprise strategies. Under her leadership, Budweiser APAC has received a no. of recognitions including "Employer Excellence" in China for 9 consecutive years and "Excellence in Training & Development" for years. Linda has been awarded "the most influential individual of China Best Employer" in 2018 and 2019 organized by Zhilian Zhaopin China.
Ms. Pernille Ormholt Vang
Ms. Pernille Ormholt Vang
Profile
Pernille is a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience from both global, HQ and Regional HR leadership positions She started her career in consulting (Right Management and Mercer) and has taken a 2 year stint in DuPont since originally joining Maersk in 2007 She rejoined Maersk in 2014.
Pernille has a master degree in Business Studies and Psychology back from 2004 and has dedicated her career to maximizing the potential of diverse talent as well as global organizations. Reinforcing the business strategy through a targeted and ambitious people strategy.
Her strength lies in her strategic thinking and her ability to also execute and inspire across the organization to drive the business forward.
She has extensive experience driving organizational transformations and a high passion for doing this though great planning, care and clear communication to keep engagement at a max and thereby enable the change
Recent roles and board responsibilities
2020- : Head of Regional HR, Maersk APAC Region, Singapore
2017-2020 : Head of Regional HR, Maersk WCA Region, Dubai
2017 : HR Transformation Lead on the project to “de-conglomerize ” A.P. Moller Maersk, Denmark
2015-2017 : Head of HQ HR & HR Legal, A.P. Moller Maersk, Denmark
2014-2015 : Senior Global Talent Manager, Maersk Line, Denmark
2019-2020 : Board Advisor for Maersk Legal Entity in India
2012-2016 : Board Member, Kjaer Group A/S (Africa focused Danish business)
Ms. Rowan Bell
Ms. Rowan Bell
Rowan is the Group Senior HR Director of Wellington College China, Ms Rowan Bell has many years of HR experience, including over 10 years in the International Education sector.
Originally from Northern England, Rowan holds a BA (Hons) degree in English and History from the University of Leeds, as well as a Diploma in HR Management. She is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the professional body for HR and people development in the United Kingdom.
Rowan is an HR generalist with specific expertise and interest in Talent Acquisition and Development, Employment Law, HR Transformation and Change Management, and she believes firmly in the importance of developing, rewarding and retaining talent in the competitive international education sector.
Prior to joining Wellington College China, Rowan worked for two leading education providers in the Middle East, working closely with schools in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Uganda, Kenya, Switzerland and China. She had been involved in various education management and consultancy projects and served as the HR lead in a number of new school start-up projects.
Rowan relocated to China after 10 years of working and living in Dubai with her partner Simon, who is working in the fitness industry in Shanghai, and their cat and dog Izzy and Ruby. In her spare time she enjoys running, circuit training, cooking, eating out and reading.
Ms. Ilaria Massa
Ms. Ilaria Massa
Ilaria is the APAC Human Resources Manager for the supermajor conglomerate and the 9th biggest oil&gas group Eni, specialized in extraction and refining.
In APAC she acts as HR business partner for the Petrochemical and Lubricants business of the group, supporting a variety of projects across Korea, China and Singapore from Manufacturing and Engineering to Shipbuilding.
From Italy, she got her BA at University of Milan in Chinese and German Studies and later moved to Beijing to finalize her specialization.
Prior joining Eni, she worked in the Executive Search industry for 7 years with focus in the Fashion and Automotive sectors. Passionate about Talent Acquisition and Learning&Development, Ilaria’s ambition is to create highly diverse and flexible work places where different cultures and approaches are positively integrated.
Ms. Ellen Wang
Ms. Ellen Wang
With a Master Degree in Management from University of Durham in UK, Ellen has more than 18 years of full-function HR experiences in multinational companies of various industries including 2 years in London and 16 years in Shanghai. She joined Würth Group in 2017 and established the HR SSC at Würth (China) Holding that is currently serving over 40 Würth Group companies in Asia and Europe. With above 10 years in HR leadership roles, she is experienced in designing HR strategies and policies, optimizing and digitalizing HR processes to meet different business needs and drive business growth. In 2020, she helped to set up Würth Business Academy APAC to provide training, talent development and consulting service to the Group companies and promote digital learnings via Learning Campus throughout Asia. She has passion for learning, coaching (NLP Coach Certification) and positive intelligence.
Ms. Cathy Wang
Ms. Cathy Wang
Cathy Wang now is employed by the world’s leading luxury brand Ferrari and takes the role as Head of Human Resources Asia Pacific including the markets of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Far East and Middle East. She is in charge of the overall HR management in these markets, including Organization Development, Talent Management, Performance Management, and etc. Prior to Ferrari, Cathy worked for the Italian tire manufacture Pirelli, and was in charge of Training and Development of Pirelli China , HR management of China commercial team, and was engaged in HR projects in various countries and markets in Asia Pacific region.
Cathy graduated from the Double Degree Program of Fudan University in Shanghai and Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, and gained double master degrees in International Management from both universities. Apart from the expertise in Human Resources, Cathy has also rich experience in cross-cultural communication, coaching, leadership, change management and etc.
Ms. Jeanette Yu
Ms. Jeanette Yu
Jeanette Yu is Partner and head of Employment & Pensions Practice Area Group of CMS, China. She has more than 20 years’ experience in providing advice for international companies on labour law issues and compliance management. Her extensive track record comprises recruitment and dismissal of employees, formulating employee handbooks and implementing its policies, work permits and visa issues of expatriates, international secondment, data privacy, non-competition, social security, trade union and labour disputes. She has also been involved in significant projects of business transactions and restructuring, advising clients on employee transfer, relocation and lay-off of employees as well as negotiation of employment contracts and separation agreements.
Since 2017, Jeanette has been acting as the National Chair/Vice Chair of HR Working Group of European Chamber of Commerce in China. This year Jeanette was elected as the National Chair of HR Working Group of European Chamber of Commerce in China.
Starting from 2017, Jeanette acted as the Vice Chair of HR Working Group of European Chamber of Commerce in China, and the Chair in 2019. Jeanette is also a member of Shanghai Law Society Labour and Social Security Law Research Branch.
Dr. Christiana Liang
Dr. Christiana Liang
Dr. Xiaoyan (Christiana) Liang is an Assistant Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University (XJTLU), and an Adjunct Lecturer of Central Queensland University (CQUniversity), Australia. She completed her PhD at Monash University in 2017, and has extensive teaching experiences in subjects ranging from business ethics, leadership practices and principles, managerial communication, human resource management (HRM), innovation, critical thinking and managerial decision-making and international HRM. Her research areas include Sustainable HRM, business ethics, CSR, corporate volunteer management and leadership. She has published in Asia Pacific Journal of Management, and book chapters in Employee voice at work, Contemporary Work and the Future of Employment in Developed Societies and Contemporary HRM Issues in the 21st Century. Apart from her academic life, Dr. Liang has extensive experience in consultancy and executive education, having worked as Session Chair of international conferences such as the Australia China Youth Dialogue, the Australian New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, and a frequent invited speaker for programs such as the International Scholar Laureate Program (ISLP), and the Australia China Entrepreneur Dialogue (ACED).